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    • Photo of Euphorbia cotinifolia foliage by Forest & Kim Starr

    Photo by Forest & Kim Starr

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    Euphorbia cotinifolia

    Also Known As

    • Caribbean Copper Plant
    • Tropical Smoke Bush
    • Tropical Spurge

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Euphorbia cotinifolia plant details

    Euphorbia cotinifolia is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with burgundy foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia cotinifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia cotinifolia

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deep burgundy foliage is borne on an upright to spreading shrub. In summer, small yellow blooms create a bright contrast with the dark foliage. A heat and sun loving tropical which is great as a pool-side container plant or in mixed plantings for the dark foliage contrast.

    By: Almost Eden

    This is a red leafed clone from Mexico that will eventually grow into a small tree in zone 10. However can be grown in containers very nicely where it does not get large. It can be trimmed to encourage fullness.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia cotinifolia plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia cotinifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

    aka Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera flower, foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia hedyotoides

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia hedyotoides foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia platyclada

    aka Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada, Tirucallia platyclada

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20"-30"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia mauritanica flower by Far Out Flora
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    Euphorbia tirucalli

    aka Euphorbia 'Sticks of Fire, Euphorbia tirucallii, Milk Bush, Pencil Cactus, Rubber Hedge Euphorbia, Sticks on Fire

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-30'

    Width: 3'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Euphorbia tirucalli foliage by Karl Gercens III
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